Job summary Are you a senior operational manager looking for an exciting new challenge? If so, we have just the role for you in the Operations and Finance Directorate at Public Health Wales. We are delighted to be advertising for our Head of Operations role, which is a unique opportunity with a diverse portfolio. With passion, dedication, vision and enthusiasm, coupled with a wealth of experience in Estates, IT operations and Health & Safety, you will have a broad set of skills in strategic and operational management. Your experience in leading and implementing change and improvement, will inspire confidence with Executive Team, staff and stakeholders. Main duties of the job You will need to have senior level experience in Estates, IT Operations and Health and Safety in an NHS or similarly complex environment. You will have successfully implemented large scale organisational change and have considerable experience of developing and implementing long term strategies, policies and procedures which ensure the organisation remains safe and business continuity plans are in place. You will need to have excellent technical, planning, organisation and time management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate others, and demonstrate a commitment to personal development, and dedication and enthusiasm for our long-term strategy, About us We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis. To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/ For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/ Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8d Salary £89,491 to £103,203 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 028-AC023-0125 Job locations Capital Quarter 2 Tyndall Street Cardiff CF10 4BZ Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be the senior lead across three areas: Estates and Facilities Development of long-term strategies for our estate, to support the organisation to implement and achieve its strategic priorities. This will include work to ensure the premises across Wales are benefiting from the latest technology available, and staff are safe and are supported to work how they work best. Operational management of the Public Health Wales estate across Wales. This includes responsibility for professional leadership of Screening facilities and shared premises. IT Operations Management of the IT operational staff (Service Desk, Desktop and Devices and Infrastructure Engineering teams) Development of strategies to modernise IT equipment and networking infrastructure, ensuring the organisation remains safe and has business continuity plans in place. Procurement of IT equipment in line with our Capital programme Health and Safety Lead on Health and Safety for Public Health Wales, professionally leading with Health and Safety Managers across the organisation. Lead on specialist aspects of estates services, responsible for interpreting legislative requirements and ensuring that the environment is safe for all service users. Accountable for policy and procedure for health and safety across the organisation You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be the senior lead across three areas: Estates and Facilities Development of long-term strategies for our estate, to support the organisation to implement and achieve its strategic priorities. This will include work to ensure the premises across Wales are benefiting from the latest technology available, and staff are safe and are supported to work how they work best. Operational management of the Public Health Wales estate across Wales. This includes responsibility for professional leadership of Screening facilities and shared premises. IT Operations Management of the IT operational staff (Service Desk, Desktop and Devices and Infrastructure Engineering teams) Development of strategies to modernise IT equipment and networking infrastructure, ensuring the organisation remains safe and has business continuity plans in place. Procurement of IT equipment in line with our Capital programme Health and Safety Lead on Health and Safety for Public Health Wales, professionally leading with Health and Safety Managers across the organisation. Lead on specialist aspects of estates services, responsible for interpreting legislative requirements and ensuring that the environment is safe for all service users. Accountable for policy and procedure for health and safety across the organisation You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Masters level (or equivalent senior level experience or other post graduate qualification) in an appropriate engineering discipline Evidence of continued professional development to include leadership development Desirable Full membership of a relevant professional engineering body recognised by the Engineering Council Tystysgrif NEBOSH Prince 2 Rheoli Prosiectau Experience Essential Experience at a very senior management level in a complex organisation with a successful track record in operational service delivery Significant achievement in driving improvements in service delivery Experience of long-term strategic planning Experience of successfully managing significant budgets and delivering against financial targets Desirable Experience of initiating and developing informatics strategies for an organisation and facilitating their delivery Experience of undertaking and managing change management projects Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Masters level (or equivalent senior level experience or other post graduate qualification) in an appropriate engineering discipline Evidence of continued professional development to include leadership development Desirable Full membership of a relevant professional engineering body recognised by the Engineering Council Tystysgrif NEBOSH Prince 2 Rheoli Prosiectau Experience Essential Experience at a very senior management level in a complex organisation with a successful track record in operational service delivery Significant achievement in driving improvements in service delivery Experience of long-term strategic planning Experience of successfully managing significant budgets and delivering against financial targets Desirable Experience of initiating and developing informatics strategies for an organisation and facilitating their delivery Experience of undertaking and managing change management projects Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Public Health Wales Address Capital Quarter 2 Tyndall Street Cardiff CF10 4BZ Employer's website https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)